Strong’s H8518

תָּלָה

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

talah

Pronunciation

tah-LAH

Definition

To hang, suspend

Meaning

to suspend

Usage

The Hebrew verb "talah" primarily means "to hang" or "to suspend." It is used in various contexts in the Old Testament, often referring to the physical act of hanging something or someone. This can include hanging objects, as well as the execution method of hanging individuals, which was a form of capital punishment in ancient times.

Bible references

Genesis 40:19;Genesis 40:22;Genesis 41:13;Deuteronomy 21:22;Deuteronomy 21:23;Joshua 8:29;Joshua 10:26;Joshua 10:26;2 Samuel 4:12;2 Samuel 18:10;2 Samuel 21:12;Esther 2:23;Esther 5:14;Esther 6:4;Esther 7:9;Esther 7:10;Esther 8:7;Esther 9:13;Esther 9:14;Esther 9:25;Job 26:7;Psalm 137:2;Songs 4:4;Isaiah 22:24;Lamentations 5:12